S. Exner
The Physiology of the Compound Eyes of Insects and
Crustaceans
A Study
Exner's classic monograph describes the basic optical mechanisms in operation in
compound eyes and, despite the passage of time, still remains a definitive work. Although
his findings were seriously questioned during the modern revival of interest in compound
eyes, all his major discoveries have now been validated. The principle of the lens cylinder
and the elucidation of the mechanics of apposition and superposition optics are amongst
his outstanding contributions. It also includes a broad survey of the optics and anatomy
of the eyes of many insect and crustacean species, and the first explanation for the
phenomena of pseudopupils and eyeglow. It has been faithfully translated from the
original with annotations to aid the reader. The new edition, with a foreword by the
late Karl von Frisch, also includes a concise illustrated appendix summarizing present
knowledge of optical mechanisms in compound eyes and a useful bibliography.
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.
1989, XV, 177 p. 59 illus.
Printed book
Softcover
ISBN 978-3-642-83597-1
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